GeminiJets Gemini 200 G2RAF713
Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules Diecast Model
RAF No.206 Sqn, ZH886 | |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules | | 6" | | 8" |
RAF C-130J Super Hercules ZH886 was one of the early Hercules C4 aircraft delivered to the Royal Air Force as Britain introduced the new generation C-130J during the late 1990s. No. 206 Squadron operated the Hercules from RAF Lyneham as an operational evaluation unit, helping develop tactics and procedures for the new aircraft before frontline service expanded. ZH886 supported trials, training, tactical airlift, and evaluation activities. The C-130J introduced more powerful Rolls-Royce AE2100 engines, six bladed propellers, digital avionics, and improved performance compared with earlier Hercules variants, providing the RAF with greater range, efficiency, payload capability, and operational flexibility.
Designed to function as a troop, medical evacuation and cargo transport aircraft, the C-130 Hercules was first flown on August 23rd, 1954. Built by Lockheed and capable of over 40,000 lbs of payload, this four-engine turboprop aircraft is quite possibly the most versatile tactical transport in existence. Its modern roles include airlift and airdrop, electronic surveillance, search and rescue, space-capsule recovery, helicopter refueling and aerial attack. Capable of takeoffs and landings from unprepared runways, the C-130 has even landed and taken off from a carrier deck without benefit of arresting gear or catapults. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The GeminiJets Gemini200 1:200 scale C-130 Hercules is a substantial die-cast model offered in several important variants, including the C-130H, C-130J Super Hercules and stretched C-130J-30. The classic C-130H features four-bladed propellers, while the modern C-130J incorporates updated engine nacelles and distinctive six-bladed propellers. The C-130J-30 adds an extended fuselage, accurately representing the stretched Super Hercules. All versions capture the C-130's unmistakable high-wing design, rugged landing gear and upswept rear fuselage. Detailed surface features, antennas, rubber tires and precision tampo-printed markings make Gemini's versatile C-130 tooling an excellent representation of this legendary military transport.
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The GeminiJets "Gemini 200" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military aircraft in 1:200 scale. Prized by collectors worldwide, Gemini define the benchmark by which other 1:200 aircraft brands are judged.
GeminiJets "Gemini 200" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction, including wings and tail surfaces.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended metal landing gear with rolling rubber tires.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
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